

Suleman Shankar
@suleman-shankar · Comedy Actor
Suleman Shankar, popularly known as IKU, is a Nepali comedian and film actor recognized for creating one of Nepal’s most iconic comic characters and contributing across multiple departments of Nepali cinema. His career, active since 2007, spans actin...
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Suleman Shankar, popularly known as IKU, is a Nepali comedian and film actor recognized for creating one of Nepal’s most iconic comic characters and contributing across multiple departments of Nepali...
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